Born in May: birthstone, flower, zodiac & more
May birthdays come with the Emerald birthstone, the Lily of the Valley birth flower, and two zodiac signs: Taurus and Gemini. Here's everything the traditions associated with this month.
Birthstones and flowers are cultural traditions with different lists and interpretations. Personality descriptions are for entertainment, not scientific conclusions. See GIA's birthstone guide for gems and alternative stones by month.
Birthstone: Emerald
The May birthstone is Emerald: Cleopatra’s favorite gem, symbolizing rebirth, wisdom and love.
Birth flower: Lily of the Valley
The May birth flower is the Lily of the Valley, symbolizing sweetness, humility and the return of happiness.
May zodiac signs
May in birthday folklore
May-born people get spring’s best weather and some of its best press — studies have linked May births with optimism. Steady Taurus grit meets Gemini charm at the month’s turn.
Did you know? In many folk traditions May babies were considered especially lucky — born when food, light and flowers returned.
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Famous people born in May
- Dwayne Johnson (May 2)
- Audrey Hepburn (May 4)
- Adele (May 5)
- Stevie Wonder (May 13)
- Mark Zuckerberg (May 14)
- John F. Kennedy (May 29)